Muscle Relaxation (1/3 oz)

Once your contractions are coming at relatively regular intervals and your cervix begins to progressively dilate and efface, you're officially in early labor. You'll probably be able to talk through them and putter around the house. You may even feel like taking a short walk. If you feel like relaxing instead, take a warm bath and use Muscle Relaxation or doze off between contractions if you can. You may notice an increase in mucus vaginal discharge, which may be tinged with blood -- the so-called bloody show. This is perfectly normal, but if you see more than a tinge of blood, be sure to call your caregiver. Early labor ends when your cervix is about 4 centimeters dilated and your progress starts to accelerate.